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Yaga Grandhilda:

1. Appearance:

* Old and wrinkled

* Blue eyes

* Silver hair

* Wears a dress made of crystalline green-tinted animal bones

* Sometimes wears a Jotun skull mask which Ioan mistakes for an elk skull

2. Role:

* Powerful Nordstaii Volva-Yaga witch

* Creator/mentor of Ioan Starfall

3. Age:

* 712 years old

4. Personality:

* Sarcastic and often mocking, especially towards Ioan

* Amused/entertained by Ioan's unorthodox approach to witchery

* Impatient with Ioan's lack of listening

* Protective in her own way, warning Ioan of various dangers

* Extremely knowledgeable about magic and the spirit world

* Somewhat cryptic in her teachings

* Can be quick to anger when Ioan does something foolish

5. Abilities:

* Can communicate with other witches through dreams

* Has extensive knowledge of potions, plants, and spirits

* Can perform astral projection

* Has precognitive abilities (foresaw the dragon attack)

6. Domain:

* Lives in the Shalish wood, about 9000 steps from Svalbard

* Her home and everything in it is grown entirely from her magical domain

7. Beliefs/Values:

* Strongly believes in traditional witch practices

* Wishes to put an end to dragon Zarnitza who killed her family and tribe 695 years ago, willing to sacrifice as many mortals as it takes to do it

* Values patience and innate understanding over measuring things

* Believes in the power of Mother Earth (Zemlya) and the importance of being connected to one's domain

8. Background:

* Failed the Zemy's Band ritual multiple times as a young woman

* Has been a witch for centuries, accumulating vast knowledge and power

9. Relationships:

* Ioan's mentor

* Was mentored by Yaga Baga 695 years ago.

* Sells potions to and makes one-sided pacts with villages to further her goals

10. Speech patterns:

* Often speaks in riddles or metaphors

* Uses archaic language and expressions

11. Limitations:

* Cannot physically leave her domain without losing her powers

* Requires significant effort & precious herbal tea to communicate through dreams

12. Familiar:

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* Black crow Acorn